Two individuals who lodged formal complaints with Moose Jaw police regarding the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, are questioning why the police publicly stated they found no record of such complaints. Last month, Moose Jaw police confirmed they were commencing an investigation into the controversial health center following a complaint from the provincial NDP Opposition. The NDP expressed concerns about potential fraud, criminal neglect, and failure to provide essential care at the clinic.
Dayan Goodenowe, the founder of the Moose Jaw center, dismissed the allegations made by the NDP as a false narrative and accused them of grandstanding in an email to supporters. He vowed not to let the false accusations go unpunished. The complaint from the NDP stemmed from a CBC story about Susie Silvestri, a 70-year-old American who sold her home to join Goodenowe’s three-month restorative health program in hopes of being cured.
Despite police claiming no previous complaints related to the company, Teresa Sando, a former client of Goodenowe’s center, disputed this, revealing she had submitted an online written complaint a year ago. In her complaint, Sando detailed concerns about potential medical fraud targeting ALS patients and their caregivers, particularly those from the USA. She mentioned that Goodenowe had claimed to halt the progression of ALS in all his patients, which she found to be unsubstantiated.
Similarly, Martin Letendre, a Quebec lawyer and medical ethics expert, also filed a complaint alleging fraud and deceit by Goodenowe’s clinic. He questioned the police assertion of no documented complaints against Goodenowe, pointing out that he personally lodged a complaint, which should have been easily traceable.
Both Sando and Letendre’s complaints highlighted serious issues with the Goodenowe center, prompting further scrutiny. While Goodenowe maintains the legitimacy of his program, Moose Jaw police have initiated an investigation following the complaints, indicating a deeper examination into the matter. Concerns have been raised about potential cover-ups or lack of transparency in this case, casting doubt on the trust in local institutions.